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Karl Godine, Sr.
Phase One, Karl Godine, Sr early years of playing basketball began with pick-up games in the neighborhood in the backyard of Shelton Zenon’s because he had a “real basketball goal”. Karl grew up in The Kashmere Gardens Community on Cavalcade St. He and his family are members of Union Memorial United Methodist Church also on Cavalcade St.…
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Joseph W. Young
Joseph W. Young was born March 4, 1942 in Rayne, Louisiana to Whitney and Louanna Young. The family moved to Houston and resided in Fifth Ward area, later moving to the Fifth Ward area of Hardy St. Joe attended primary school at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School and E.O. Smith Junior High. At Smith,…
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Jonathan Rochon
I, Jonathan Rochon, attended Kashmere Senior High School from 1975-1977. During that time I played football under the leadership of Coach Johnny B. Felder and ran track for Coach Thomas Hendricks. As a member of the football team, I was acknowledged as “Player of the Week” numerous times throughout my tenure as a player. As…
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Jesse Lamb, Jr.
Jesse Lamb Jr, a 1970 graduate of Kashmere High School was a multi-talented student-athlete participating and lettering in football, track, and basketball, also was a member of swimming team when he was at Kashmere Gardens Jr. Sr. High School. In football he was one of Shelton Zenon primary target in route to a 12-1 record…
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Jason Thomas Berryman
Jason Thomas Berryman; a native Houstonian, father, athlete, and physical trainer; was the 7th Child born to Bambi Dawn Bey and Jewel Thomas Berryman. Jason attended Thompson Elementary, Francis Scott Key Jr. High, and Kashmere High School. Jason found refuge in sports at a young age. During his high school years you could not keep…
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Herbert Harris Jr.
My name is Herbert Harris Jr. I lived across the street from Kashmere High School and was named their mascot at some point. I attended all the practices and went to all the games first with coach Billie Matthews and then with Coach Johnny B. Felder. I learned a lot over the years watching practice…
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Gerry Foreman
Gerry Foreman, a student-athlete and 1973 graduate of Kashmere High School was a member of the football team and offensive center under the guidance of Head Coach Johnny B. Felder and line coach Thomas Hendricks. Upon graduation from high school, I began my employment career in the petrochemical industry at Shell in 1977, retiring in…
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Fred N. Hill
Fred N. Hill born Feb. 23, 1948; the son of the late Charles and Georgia Hill moved from Beaumont, Texas to Houston at the age of four. I began my education at Atherton Elementary then moved to Nat Q Henderson Elementary when it was built. While attending 6th grade at Dogan Elementary I fractures my…
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Frank Thierry
Frank Thierry was a 1971 Kashmere High School honor graduate and standout student-athlete. His football career started at I. M. Terrell Junior High where he was selected to the All City Football Team as a linebacker. After entering Kashmere in 1969, he became a 3 year letterman, two years under the tutorship of Coach Billie…
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Ernest K. Scales
Ernest K. Scales, the son of Astor and Mabel Scales, was born on August 30, 1952 in Houston, Texas. Ernest became a member of the Kashmere Garden Community, at age three, when his parents moved into the area. Ernest began his education at Emmett J. Scott Elementary. During his time at Kashmere Garden Junior and…
